Southern Hognose Snake
Scientific Name: Heterodon simus
Classification: State Listed as Threatened
Photo Credits: Ian Deery
Southern hognose snakes eat primarily toads and other amphibians. These non-venomous snakes are found in sandy fields and woods of the Coastal Plain and Sandhills region. Southern hognose snakes are very stocky and have patterns of large, dark brown blotches on a tan or light gray background.
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